Welder - 2nd Shift

Adecco US, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco US, Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder to join our manufacturing team in Wisconsin. You will prepare, fit, weld, and finish metal components per engineering drawings and specifications, using MIG, TIG, SMAW, and other processes as trained.

The position emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and ongoing skill development while supporting a range of fabrication tasks, material handling, and equipment setup in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with various welding processes and quality inspection.
• Capable of handling metal materials and following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prepare, weld, and finish components per procedures and drawings.
• Inspect welds for size, tolerances, and workmanship; correct defects.
• Prepare materials and position for welding; load and unload components.
• Operate fabrication equipment and maintain a clean work area.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and production staff to meet specs.
• Follow safety rules, 5S standards, and continuous skill development.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Technical drawings

Welding procedures

Quality inspection

Material handling

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Welder to join a manufacturing team specializing in the fabrication of heavy-duty industrial electrical equipment. This hands-on role involves preparing, fitting, welding, and finishing metal components and assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and production requirements.

The successful candidate will work with materials such as mild steel and stainless steel, utilizing multiple welding processes and specialized industrial equipment to produce high-quality components. Responsibilities include material preparation, equipment setup, weld inspection, defect correction, and final assembly preparation.

This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and a commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and continuous skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Follow all established safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain a safe working environment.

• Workplace Organization: Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S principles and established manufacturing standards.

• Welding & Fabrication: Set up, prepare, weld, and finish fabricated and machined components according to approved procedures, technical drawings, and production specifications.

• Welding Processes: Perform welding using applicable processes, including MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), stick welding (SMAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), stud welding, and other specialized methods as trained and qualified.

• Material Preparation: Select, load, position, mark, measure, and prepare materials and components for welding and fabrication operations.

• Equipment Setup: Configure welding tables, fixtures, tooling, and related equipment to ensure proper alignment, fit, and positioning before welding.

• Technical Drawing Interpretation: Read and follow engineering drawings, bills of materials, technical data sheets, work instructions, and other specifications to ensure accurate fabrication.

• Quality Assurance: Inspect completed and in-process welds for accuracy, tolerances, clearances, and workmanship using established inspection procedures and checklists.

• Defect Correction: Identify and repair weld defects and other fabrication issues discovered during self-inspection or by quality personnel and other departments.

• Material Handling: Safely load, unload, and transfer components and completed assemblies using carts, pallets, fixtures, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other approved material-handling equipment.

• Tool & Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine equipment care, address minor equipment issues when authorized, and submit maintenance work orders as needed.

• Cleanliness & Contamination Control: Complete required cleaning and contamination-prevention procedures, including vacuuming, magnetic sweeps, and cleaning equipment and tooling.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with supervisors, team leads, engineering, quality assurance, environmental health and safety, production planning, and fellow manufacturing employees.

• Training & Development: Maintain proficiency in assigned welding techniques, develop additional technical skills, and assist with training new employees on established procedures when appropriate.

• Production Support: Complete assigned work efficiently, meet production expectations, and assist other team members as needed to support overall manufacturing goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with metal components, fixtures, and industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with welding equipment, hand tools, grinders, belt sanders, pneumatic tools, cutoff saws, flame cutters, plasma torches, and related fabrication equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings, measurements, specifications, and assembly instructions.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, material preparation, weld quality, and inspection requirements, or the ability to develop these skills through training.
• Ability to safely handle materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, copper, welding wire, and other fabrication supplies.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to precision, quality, and craftsmanship.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Dependability, effective time management, and the ability to complete assigned tasks within established production schedules.
• Willingness to learn new welding techniques, follow established procedures, and pursue additional training as needed.

Education & Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and meet established safety and production requirements.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in welding, metal fabrication, heavy mechanical assembly, industrial manufacturing, or power equipment production.
• Experience with multiple welding processes and industrial fabrication equipment.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading, weld inspection, material handling, and quality control procedures.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, or other powered industrial equipment.

Physical Requirements

This position involves working in an industrial manufacturing environment and requires the ability to perform physical tasks throughout the work shift.

• Stand and walk for extended periods, potentially seven hours or more per shift.
• Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequently bend, twist, kneel, reach, push, pull, and carry materials as required by assigned tasks.
• Occasionally climb, balance, and work in positions below waist level.
• Work at elevated heights, including heights of 12 feet or more, when required.
• Safely handle tools, welding equipment, and metal components while following applicable safety procedures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Pay Details

$35.00 to $37.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.